Starting Wednesday, customers can order high-demand pantry items such as milk, bread and fresh produce alongside their favorite Panera soup, salad or sandwich with Panera Grocery.

The effort came after Panera saw a need to supply key grocery items in light of grocery store overcrowding and delays in grocery delivery, Panera told FOX Business Wednesday.

"From limited choices on grocery shelves to the growing need to limit the number of trips outside of the home, it is an incredibly stressful time when it comes to putting wholesome food on the table, and we knew Panera could help," said Panera CEO Niren Chaudhary.